Forget WEC – Super Taikyu is way cooler

Think of endurance racing and your mind probably turns to the World Endurance Championship, in which bespoke hypercars rub wings with some of the world’s ultimate sports cars. It makes for stellar viewing but, given the sheer cost and complexity of the cars involved, can feel a bit samey once you’ve followed it for a… Continue reading Forget WEC – Super Taikyu is way cooler

@Honda: 30 YEARS OF HONDA CR-V – Press Kit

When the Honda CR-V first appeared in 1995 it transformed the automotive landscape, paving the way for a new breed of family car. Combining the comfort, refinement, practicality and efficiency of a standard saloon with the rugged go-anywhere ability of a 4×4, the original CR-V sparked a spirit of adventure that is as strong as… Continue reading @Honda: 30 YEARS OF HONDA CR-V – Press Kit

@Honda: HONDA CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF CR-V WITH ‘DREAM POD’ CAMPING CONCEPT

  ●      Bespoke CR-V ‘Dream Pod’ concept celebrates Honda’s spirit of adventure with unique year-round camping capability ●      Created to mark 30-years of the Honda CR-V – one of the world’s best-selling SUVs ●      Inspired by Japanese capsule hotels, the ‘Dream Pod’ sleeps two people and features cooking facilities, a wash basin and additional home… Continue reading @Honda: HONDA CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF CR-V WITH ‘DREAM POD’ CAMPING CONCEPT

Clean Technica: It’s Official: 10,000 New EV Battery Swapping Stations For CATL & Sinopec003959

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The A-list Chinese firms CATL and Sinopec signed a huge EV battery swapping deal last week. Apparently they didn’t get enough attention, because they sent the news sailing all over the wires again earlier this morning. The new partnership… Continue reading Clean Technica: It’s Official: 10,000 New EV Battery Swapping Stations For CATL & Sinopec003959

German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers 009105

The European Commission has imposed millions in terms of millions against 15 car manufacturers due to a cartel in connection with recycling, scrapped vehicles. The VW Group has to pay the highest fine with around 128 million euros, as the Commission announced on Tuesday. Mercedes had disclosed the cartel in Brussels and therefore escapes a… Continue reading German FAZ: EU Commission imposes millions of fines against 15 car manufacturers 009105

Hero MotoCorp Leads FY25 2-Wheeler Retail Sales; Market Share Dips

Despite strong competition from Honda, Hero MotoCorp retained its leadership in domestic two-wheeler retail sales during the financial year 2025.However, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India significantly narrowed the market share gap, with Hero MotoCorp witnessing a second consecutive year of decline. Data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) shows a close battle in… Continue reading Hero MotoCorp Leads FY25 2-Wheeler Retail Sales; Market Share Dips

Honda EVP Aoyama resigns after ‘allegation of inappropriate conduct’

Honda Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama Honda Motor said on Monday that it had accepted the resignation of Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama which followed an allegation of inappropriate conduct during a social gathering outside of work hours. Honda did not elaborate on Aoyama’s conduct in question, but said CEO Toshihiro Mibe will take a… Continue reading Honda EVP Aoyama resigns after ‘allegation of inappropriate conduct’

Honda Executive VP Shinji Aoyama Steps Down Amid Misconduct Allegation: Reuters

Honda Motor Co. announced on Monday that Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama has resigned following an allegation of inappropriate behavior during a private social event held outside of working hours, Reuters reported. Although the company did not disclose the nature of the misconduct, it acknowledged the seriousness of the matter. As a result, CEO Toshihiro… Continue reading Honda Executive VP Shinji Aoyama Steps Down Amid Misconduct Allegation: Reuters

Is the ‘Golden Era’ of Premium-led Auto Sales Growth Coming to an End?

India’s auto industry is undergoing a subtle but significant transformation. Urban auto sales, which have fueled growth since the lifting of COVID-19 lockdowns, are beginning to slow, while rural markets are showing initial signs of stabilization. This shift could reshape the fortunes of automakers in the coming years if current trends persist.  Companies like Kia,… Continue reading Is the ‘Golden Era’ of Premium-led Auto Sales Growth Coming to an End?

Honda, TVS & Suzuki – The Gainers of FY25 Two-Wheeler Market

The financial year ending March 2025 (FY25) marked a period of significant transition within the Indian two-wheeler (2W) market. While the overall segment posted moderate growth, the competitive landscape saw notable shifts, particularly with Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) making substantial inroads, according to the latest retail sales data from the Federation of Automobile… Continue reading Honda, TVS & Suzuki – The Gainers of FY25 Two-Wheeler Market